71291 ZIP Code
West Monroe, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 71291 |
| City/Town: | West Monroe |
| County: | Ouachita Parish |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,606 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,448 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,914 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,284 |
| Median Home Value: | $204,700 |
| Land Area: | 65.5 sq miles
169.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.1 sq miles
5.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.5652, -92.1732 |
Population Information (71291 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,606 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,488 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,118 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,217 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,836 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,841 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,165 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,129 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,715 | 16.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,035 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,353 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,841 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,952 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,801 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,188 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 533 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (71291 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $204,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,022 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,284 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,453 | 88.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,831 | 12.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,550 | 63.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,903 | 36.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (71291 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,418 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 732 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,199 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,764 | 31.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,805 | 23.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,486 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,029 | 20.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,403 | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (71291 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,448 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,666 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,242 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,914 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (71291 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,466 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,744 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 685 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,869 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,274 | 79.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,272 | 13.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,182 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (71291 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,244 | 81.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,575 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 161 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 456 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 436 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 734 | 2.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 648 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 842 | 2.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 303 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 40 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 499 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (71291 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,190 | 8.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 487 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 962 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,177 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,484 | 11.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,283 | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,814 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,240 | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 973 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 843 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (71291 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,905 | 83.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,092 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 44 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 184 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 150 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,086 | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (71291 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 247 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,206 | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,196 | 7.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 610 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,133 | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 725 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 631 | 3.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,021 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,940 | 11.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,073 | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,189 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 870 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 903 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (71291 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (71291 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,057 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,591 | 68.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,188 | 41.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,372 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (71291 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,033 | 74.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,216 | 31.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,580 | 19.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 636 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 495 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,443 | 10.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (71291 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,523 | 68.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 292 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 763 | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 660 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 949 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 328 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 435 | 2.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,313 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (71291 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 45 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,154 | 7.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,328 | 15.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,873 | 18.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,624 | 17.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,406 | 15.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,790 | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,345 | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 431 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 288 | 1.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (71291 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 274 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,346 | 8.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,460 | 22.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,847 | 51.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,991 | 13.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 366 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (71291 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,435 | 33.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 66 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,835 | 65.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 41 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 63 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (71291 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 597 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,718 | 35.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,486 | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,652 | 19.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (71291 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 533 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 436 | 5.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,464 | 17.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,686 | 19.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,846 | 33.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,187 | 13.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 303 | 3.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 95 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (71291 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,377 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $426 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,022 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.38 |
Households (71291 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,453 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,964 | 51.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,743 | 20.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,613 | 12.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,821 | 28.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,146 | 30.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,284 | 31.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.54 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (71291 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,366 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,364 | 32.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,291 | 54.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 158 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,223 | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,834 | 28.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (71291 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,637 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 480 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 409 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,802 | 36.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,867 | 24.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,079 | 27.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (71291 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,352 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,879 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,429 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,800 | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 224 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,044 | 42.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,532 | 52.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (71291 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,148 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,204 | 12.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,679 | 63.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,313 | 31.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 410 | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 212 | 5.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (71291 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,757 | 97.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 186 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 849 | 456.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 849 | 456.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 849 | 456.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 112 | 60.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 4.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 406 | 218.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (71291 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,389 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,144 | 96.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,245 | 3.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 569 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 564 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 112 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (71291 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,453 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,568 | 93.4% | 89.4% |
West Monroe, LA71291